Advanced Paris A10 Classic - exclusive integrated amplifier

The Advanced Paris A10 Classic is an integrated amplifier from the “Classic” line. The French-based manufacturer relies on a very large toroidal transformer, a total of four high-capacity 6800 μF capacitors and two strictly selected double triode tubes.

Advance Paris presents the Advance Paris A10 Classic, a new, very exclusive integrated amplifier.

Advance Paris A10 Classic - "Classic" here simply means the audiophile and discrete design with Class AB amplification and a high-quality tube preamplifier. The French-based manufacturer relies on a very large toroidal core transformer, a total of four high-capacity 6800 μF capacitors and two strictly selected double triode tubes.

In addition to the integrated USB-B slot, the contemporary requirements are also met with two HDMI interfaces. One connection supports the Audio Return Channel, so that you can conveniently connect a TV with just one HDMI cable and play its audio signal via the Advance Paris A10 Classic.

Advance Paris A10 Classic SPECS & FACTS

• Designed and developed in France by Advance Paris
• Exclusive tube preamplifier with double triode tubes
• 2x 190 watt Class AB amplification
• 2 HDMI interfaces including ARC
• Phono input for MM cartridges
• Direct connection of a PC/Mac via USB-B
• Signal processing PCM up to 384 kHz and DSD up to 11.2 MHz

The ECC81/12AT7 tube preamplifier goes hand in hand with the Class AB amplifier of the Advance Paris component, which is capable of producing 2x 190 watts at 4 ohms. This works in a push-pull arrangement as a push-pull amplifier and is perfectly equipped for even high performance requirements with the lowest distortion.

The D/A conversion is carried out by the high-quality and proven AK4490 chip. Signals with up to 96 kHz/24-bit are processed at the three optical inputs, and up to 192 kHz/24-bit at the coaxial input. PCM signals with up to 384 kHz/32-bit can also be played via USB from a PC or Mac, as well as DSD 2.8 MHz, DSD 5.6 MHz and DSD 11.2 MHz.

In addition, a USB A slot and six analog RCA inputs are available, and the dedicated phono input supports MM cartridges. There are also XLR inputs on board and direct connection of the optionally available wireless/Bluetooth modules XFTB01 and XFTB02 is possible without any problems.

An auto standby function, high-quality gold-plated and encapsulated speaker terminals as well as two subwoofer outputs or pre-outs round off the features and flexible connection section of the Advance Paris A10 Classic.

Visually, with a black high-gloss front, silver controls with white LED lighting and a dot matrix display, it fits seamlessly into the Advance Paris family design and presents the double triode tubes in the middle between the blue illuminated VU meters of the two channels.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS of the Advance Paris A10

Output power 4Ω/8Ω 2x 190W/130W amplifier class AB
Output power asymmetrical 9 V
Frequency response 20Hz - 80 kHz (+/-3dB)
Distortion < 0.006% @1KHz/1W / < 0.02% @ 32W
Output impedance 10KΩ
Signal/noise ratio 98dB
D/A converter AK4490 (32bit - 768kHz)
Digital Audio PCM Transceiver AK4118

USB/DSD input interfaces:
Optical input 24bit/96kHz PCM
Coaxial input 24bit/192kHz PCM
USB audio PCM input 24bit/32bit 44.1kHz - 384kHz
2.8MHz (DSD64)-DOP/5.6MHz,
(DSD128)-DOP/11.2MHz (DSD 256)-DOP
Maximum power consumption 900W
Dimensions (HxWxD) 17.5 x 43 x 38.5 cm
Weight 14.5kg